Bedford County property record for 2437 Matthew Talbot Rd, Forest, VA 24551
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 1,344 sqft · built 1986 |
| Lot Size | 5.24 acres (228,254 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Tax Bill | $1,358 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jun 2026 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 152 A 44A |
| Primary APN | 152 A 44A |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 4 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,344 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,344 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,344 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 1,344 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1986 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1986 |
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 228,254 sqft (5.24 acres) |
| Deck Area | 848 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Heat Pump |
| Street Address | 2437 MATTHEW TALBOT RD |
|---|---|
| City | FOREST |
| State | VA |
| Zip | 24551-3658 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | ELK CR |
| Legal Subdivision | ELK CR |
| Jurisdiction | BEDFORD VA |
| Township / Civil Division | 3 |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2028 |
| Census Tract | 30204 |
2437 Matthew Talbot Rd is owned and occupied by two individuals who acquired it in June 2026.
Source: Bedford County records, as of July 23, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 2437 MATTHEW TALBOT RD, FOREST, VA 24551-3658 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Jun 1, 2026 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000005024 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Transfer on Death Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BEDFORD VA |
| Recording Date | Jun 3, 2026 |
| Property Address | 2437 MATTHEW TALBOT RD, FOREST, VA 24551-3658 |
| Document Number | 0000005024 |
| Instrument Date | Jun 1, 2026 |
| Instrument | 20265024 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Aug 29, 2026 |
| Title Company | NONE LISTED ON DOCUMENT |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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The 2026 property tax bill for 2437 Matthew Talbot Rd was $1,358.
Source: Bedford County assessment roll, as of July 23, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Virginia |
| County | Bedford County |
| Unified School District | Bedford County Public Schools (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $1,358.00 | $331,300 (-) Land $127,400 Building $203,900 | |
| 2025 | $1,358.00 | $331,300 Land $127,400 Building $203,900 | |
| 2023 | $1,358.00 Additional exemption filed | $165,650 | $331,300 Land $127,400 Building $203,900 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 2437 Matthew Talbot Rd in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective September 29, 2010 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 1 in force |
Values are read at the parcel center point; flood claims are located to the census block group, not this parcel; lenders make the official flood determination.
Wildfire risk around 2437 Matthew Talbot Rd is moderate, ranking above 40% of the US, with a 0.06% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Moderate above 40% of the US · above 65% of Virginia |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.06% annual chance |
| Exposure | Indirect within ember reach |
| Adjoins Burnable Land | Yes |
Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026
| Water System | BEDFORD REGIONAL WATER AUTHORITY (BRWA) serves 38,794 people · EPA ID VA5019052 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Surface water |
| Last State Inspection | Jun 2024 |
| Lead | 2 ppb (2024–2026) action level 15 ppb |
| Copper | 1.52 mg/L (2017) action level 1.3 mg/L |
| Water Quality | Haloacetic acids resolved · Apr 2019 |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | None last 3 years |
Results are for the whole water system, not water tested at this address; lead at the tap also depends on the building's own pipes. This system sells water to local utilities; the supplier billing this address may be one of them.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 18 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Fiber | 2,000 / 2,000 |
| Glo Fiber Fiber · Cable in parts of the area | 1,000 / 50 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE
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